Issue 63, FeBRuARY, 2017

SCOPE International HR Summit 2017 on 'Reimagining HR: Global Competitiveness and New Age Workforce' held

Follow us now on - www.facebook.com/orgscopeMr. Ved Prakash, Chairman, SCOPE & CMD, MMTC and Dr. U. D. Choubey,

Director General, SCOPE met Cabinet Secretary, Mr. P.K. Sinha on pay revision issue and other issues to PSEs.

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SCOPE organized two-day International HR Summit 2017 which was inaugurated by Mr. K.V. Chowdary, Central Vigilance Commissioner in the august presence of

Ms. Seema Bahuguna, IAS, Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), Mr. Ved Prakash, Chairman, SCOPE & CMD, MMTC, Dr. U.D. Choubey, Director General, SCOPE, Mr. Mukesh C. Gupta, Chief Technical Adviser, International Labour Organization (ILO) and other dignitaries. On this occasion, CVC also released the Special Issue of SCOPE house journal, KALEIDOSCOPE on “Global Competitiveness: Challenges and Best Practices in HR”.

While inaugurating, Mr. K.V. Chowdary, CVC said that HR today is facing a big challenge

of managing the diverse workforce having diverse expectations and high ambition. He

said that HR needs to identify areas of training that their employees need and advised

HR executives to build a bond between employees and the organization. HR needs to

be a facilitator in striking a work life balance that will have a huge impact on the quality

of work the employees perform, he added.

Ms. Seema Bahuguna, IAS, Secretary, DPE & Guest of Honour, advised HR

professionals to constantly innovate, stay ahead of the curve and play a critical role to

align itself with the organizational goals. She advised PSEs to formulate dynamic HR

policies that will help them to create a niche with the globally competitive dmarket.

Mr. Ved Prakash, Chairman, SCOPE said that innovation and creativity have become

important today as economies are knowledge driven. He said HR needs to invest in

enhancing the competitiveness and skills of their employees.

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Dr. U.D. Choubey, DG, SCOPE advised PSEs to go extra mile and innovate, adopt and adapt

for building a brand culture of PSEs. He said today HR is facing several challenges of

creating corporate culture based on trust and community relations. While speaking on

motivation, he said while extrinsic motivation provides measurable benchmark, intrinsic

motivation goes a long way in fulfilling self actualization needs of the employees thereby

creating more value for the organization and employees.

Dr. Vinayshil Gautam, Sr. MD & Principal Economic Adviser, Protiviti India Member Pvt Ltd,

Shri Mukesh C. Gupta, Chief Technical Adviser, ILO, Mr. Saptarshi Roy, Director (HR), NTPC

& Summit Convener and Shri Anandorup Ghose, Partner, Aon Hewitt also addressed in

the inaugural session. Prizes were distributed on the ocassion to the winners of the Case

Study Competition viz. NMDC, RCF and IOCL.

The valedictory session was graced by Mr. Neeraj Kumar Gupta, IAS, Secreatry, Department

of Investment & Public Asset Management, Mr. Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC and Dr. U.D.

Choubey, DG, SCOPE. Mr. Navneet Rattan from Aon Hewitt summed up the summit. Mr.

Neeraj Kumar Gupta in his address pointed out the huge human capital generated by PSEs

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over the years and hence, the importance of HR in it. He insisted that PSEs

should work with the motto that business has to expand and new skills has

to be acquired. Mr. Gurdeep Singh in his address emphasised that rewards

and incentives are momentary, HR people should work toward keeping

employees motivated. The summit was attended by large number of CEOs,

Directors and Senior Executives of public sector enterprises.

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SCOPE organized two-day Seminar on “Emerging Paradigms in Financial Communication and Investor Relations” recently which was inaugurated by Mr. Neeraj Kumar Gupta, IAS, Secretary, Department of

Investment & Public Asset Management (DIPAM) in the presence of Mr. Ved Prakash, Chairman, SCOPE & CMD, MMTC, Dr. U.D. Choubey, Director General, SCOPE, Mr. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee, Consulting Editor, Business Standard, Mr. R.K. Singhal, ED (CA), SAIL and Professor Jaishri Jethwaney, Lead Resource Person.

While inaugurating the seminar, Mr. Neeraj Kumar Gupta said that Public Sector Enterprises are national wealth and they need to expand their economic activity and leverage their strength. Mr. Ved Prakash,

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while delivering the presidential address, said that over the years, face of communication has changed drastically and is imperative in reinforcing positive stimuli for organization and hence, in fostering a strong relation with the investors and stakeholders.

Dr. U.D. Choubey, DG, SCOPE said that there has been changing concerns and perceptions in terms of financial communication and investor relations. PSEs have great responsibility of following the corporate governance, transparency, monitoring of strategy and its implementation that will improve the relations with the investors and build up a better brand image of the company. Mr. Subhomoy Bhattacharjee, Consulting Editor, Business Standard said PSEs being a part of the Indian State and their action can have wide ranging impact on their shares. He complimented PSEs for creating infrastructure, raising productivity in building a strong nation. Professor Jaishri Jethwaney shared the Programme Perspective while Mr. R.K. Singhal, ED (CA), SAIL proposed vote of thanks. The Seminar was attended by a large number of senior executives of Public Sector Enterprises.

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The New Civil Air Terminal at Bathinda Airport was dedicated to the Nation on recently by Mr. P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju,

Union Minister of Civil Aviation in the presence of Ms. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Sardar Sukhbir Singh Badal, Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Mr. Jayant Sinha, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Mr. Vijay Sampla, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, Chairman, AAI, Mr. Ashwani Lohani, CMD, Air India and other dignitaries.

The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi presented a cheque to HAL for playing a constructive role under the Government’s

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) at ‘Kaushal Mahotsava’ program held in Kanpur recently.

Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL received the cheque on behalf of HAL.

New Civil Air Terminal at Bathinda Airport

PM Presents NAPS Cheque to HAL

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SCOPE, like in the past, organized Post Budget Discussion on “Implications of Union Budget 2017-18” with the academic support of experts from PwC Pvt. Limited and Prof. N.R. Bhanumurthy,

an expert commentator on the Union Budget, recently at SCOPE Convention Centre, New Delhi. Mr. Ved Prakash, Chairman and Dr. U.D. Choubey, Director General participated from SCOPE while a large number of participants comprising CEOs, Directors and Finance functionaries of Public Sector Enterprises participated.

General impression was that this year’s Union Budget is looking for long term economic growth and social justice. Prof. N.R. Bhanumurthy suggested that the government’s concern for employment generation for the youth must be taken up very seriously. Mr. Ved Prakash, Chairman, SCOPE extended the support of PSEs in partnering with the development process as envisaged by the Finance Minister in the Budget.

Dr. U.D. Choubey, DG, SCOPE mentioned that the challenges before PSEs has increased substantially in time to come. He proposed formation of sovereign holding company for oil sector which will be a giant step towards energy security in the country. Experts from PwC Pvt Ltd also spoke on the key changes in the Budget.

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Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, presented a cheque of the highest amount of Rs.1.79 Cr. to Mr. Atul Sobti, CMD, BHEL,

at the Kaushal Mahotsava in Kanpur, as a mark of appreciation for BHEL's active participation by engaging a large number of apprentices across the country under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), representing the organization’s contribution to the 'Skill India' initiative of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister presents NAPS Cheque to CMD, BHEL

Union Minister Inaugurates Structural Assembly of HAL-Do-228 Civil Variant; First Aircraft to Roll-Out in April 2017

The Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mr. Jayant Sinha

inaugurated Structural Assembly of HAL–Do-228 (Civil

variant) at HAL’s Kanpur facility recently.The Minister pointed

out that there is a marker demand for at least 200 such

aircraft and the government would conclude the contract

with HAL once the first aircraft is rolled-out.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. T. Suvarna Raju, CMD, HAL

said he expects the first aircraft to roll-out by April 2017.

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Women in Public Sector (WIPS) under the aegis of SCOPE, organized its 27th National Meet in Nagpur recently which was

attended by over 700 women employees of public sector enterprises from across the nation.

While delivering the Keynote Address, Dr. U.D. Choubey, Director General, SCOPE said that women executives need to accept complex and challenging roles and continuously upgrade their skills and competencies so that there is no dearth of women candidates at the Board level positions in public sector enterprises. He mentioned about SCOPE’s efforts in preparing women for leadership roles in PSEs.

Expressing concern over the conditions of women living in villages, Dr. Choubey advised WIPS to play a larger role for upliftment of women living in nearby villages of their organizations. While affirming his full support to WIPS, DG, SCOPE suggested to organize programmes in each zone of WIPS on Capacity Building, CSR, Health and Wellness and Gender related issues for development of women.Hon’ble Justice Vasanti A. Naik of High Court of Bombay, Nagpur Bench, Dr. Aarti Singh, SP, CID, Nagpur and Mrs. Kirti Tiwari, President Apex, WIPS, among others, also addressed the National Meet which was attended by more than 700 women employees from public sector enterprises from across the nation.

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Mr. Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India inaugurated the first phase of Trade Facilitation Centre & Crafts Museum at Varanasi (U.P.) recently. Implemented by NBCC, the centre is a

vision project of the Government of India to promote the handloom, handicraft industry and silk products of Varanasi and neighbouring areas. Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, MoS, Ministry of HRD; Mr. Brahma Shanker Tripathy, Minister of Khadi & Village Industry, Govt of Uttar Pradesh; Mr. Ram Charitra Nishad, MP; Ms. Rashmi Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Dr. Anoop Kumar Mittal, CMD, NBCC were among the distinguished guests who graced the occasion.

PM Inaugurates Trade Facilitation Centre at Varanasi Implemented by NBCC

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Cochin Shipyard Limited completed construction of 20 Fast Patrol Vessel series for the Indian Coast Guard. CSL was awarded the work of constructing 20 Fast Patrol Vessels for the

Indian Coast Guard on 20th Oct 2010. CSL delivered the first vessel on 25th Sept 2013 and subsequently delivered vessels in about two months interval. CSL started delivering vessels ahead of schedule from the 13th vessel onwards. ICGS AYUSH, the 20th Fast Patrol Vessel, the last in the series (CSL Yard No BY 520) was delivered recently, three months ahead of schedule.

The ceremony of first reading of D448 of the ship was held recently at the CSL. The protocol of delivery and acceptance was signed between Mr. Suresh Babu N V, Director (Operations), CSL and Commanding Officer (Designate) of the vessel Commandant (JG) Asheesh Sharma, in the presence Mr. Madhu S Nair, Chairman and Managing Director, DIG Arun Mr. Vastav, PD (Mat), CGHQ, DIG G Devanand, CGRPS (KOC) and other senior officers of both CSL and Coast Guard.

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Dr. U.D. choubey, Director General, Scope addressing the 3rd elets pSU Summit 2017 jointly organized by elets Technomedia and Scope. In his address, Dr. choubey highlighted the contributions made by cpSes in the national economy.

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SCOPE committed to high standards of

Occupational Health & Safety

Dr. U.D. Choubey, Director General, SCOPE while delivering the keynote address at the 67th Annual National Conference of

Indian Association of Occupational Health (IAOH) cautioned that Occupational accidents and diseases remain a cause of concern in corporate India. While apprising about the various emerging risks due to poor ergonomic working conditions, he suggested to have a centralized data on work related accidents and diseases. DG, SCOPE assured SCOPE’s full support for the cause of health and safety of the workers.

Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Health was

the Chief Guest and in her address among others suggested the

need for dedicated professional course on OS&H, better protective

instruments for workers and rehabilitation of the affected workers.

The program, also addressed by Padamshri Dr. Yash Gulati and Dr.

Chandra Tripathi, Co-Chairperson of the conference, was attended

by a galaxy of OS&H specialists, doctors and professionals from the

industry.

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NLC India Limited observed the National Energy Conservation Day as part of the National Energy Conservation Week -2016

celebrations at the Lignite Hall, Neyveli , recently. Mr. P.Dharmalingam, Director,Energy Management, National Productive Council, and Chennai participated as Guest of honour. Mr. Subir Das,Director (Mines) NLCIL, the Chief Guest in his inaugural address said NLC IL management is developing technologies for improving efficiency and reducing costs. Mr. P. Dharmalingam in his Key note address, insisted on how as part of industrial revolution, humans have been adding more carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than plants can take up. Functional Director Mr. P.Selva Kumar Director (Planning & Projects) and informed that NLCIL

management is going to introduce a new system called Dynamic Loading System in Conveyors to reduce lot of energy input.

After the programme Mr. Subir Das flagged off a rally of Kendriya Vidyalaya school children to create awareness among public about the need of energy conservation.

After touching four foreign shores, NRL Wax is now on its way to the Central American Nation of Nicaragua.

The first export consignment containing 60 tonnes of Fully Refined Parrafin Wax(FRPW) was flagged off to Nicaragua recently from the premises of the Numaligarh Refinery Marketing Terminal by Director (Technical) NRL Mr. S. R. Medhi in presence of other NRL officials.

NLCIL Observes National Energy Conservation Day -2016

NRL exports Wax to Nicaragua

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Dr. Aruna Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Steel inaugurated the 5 MW Solar Plant installed by RINL at a cost of Rs.33 cr. in the

presence of Mr. P Madhusudan, CMD, RINL, Ms. Urvilla Khati, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Steel and Directors of RINL recently. RINL has joined other major corporate in harnessing solar power with this 5 MW Ground Waste Solar Power Plant in its premises.

Steel Secretary inaugurates 5 MW Solar Power Plant

NTPC and NALCO to form JV for Power Generation

NTPC Limited and National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently in New

Delhi in the presence of Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister Of State (I/C) Power, Coal, NRE and Mines, Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister Of State (I/C) Petroleum And Natural Gas, Mr. Tathagata Satpathy, Lok Sabha MP from Dhenkanal, Mr. Prafulla Kumar Malik, Minister of Labour, Employees State Insurance Steel and Mines, Govt. of Odisha, Mr. Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC, Dr. T. K. Chand, CMD, NALCO and other dignitaries.

The MoU was signed by Mr. B. K. Thakur Director (HR), NALCO and Mr. K. Biswal Director (Finance), NTPC.

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Mr. D.V. Singh, CMD, THDCIL and Mr. Vivek Bhardwaj, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Coal, signed the Allotment Agreement for Amelia Coal

Mine recently. Mr. U.C Kannaujia, GM (SP) and Mr. Mukul Sharma, Sr. Manager (Thermal Design), THDC NCR Office Kaushambi were also present on the occasion with senior officials of THDCIL and Ministry of Coal.

THDCIL & Ministry of Coal inked Allotment Agreement for Amelia

Coal Mine

Union Steel Minister visits SAIL Units at Ranchi

Steel Minister Mr. Birendra Singh visited SAIL Units of Ranchi and urged them to register global presence in terms of increasing exports

of SAIL steel by producing more and more special steel at optimum cost. He also emphasised the need of presence as a world class Management Institution as well as high Safety standards. Minister also inaugurated a pelletisation plant at Research & Development Centre for Iron & Steel (RDCIS), SAIL in Ranchi. On this occasion, Chairman, SAIL Mr. P. K. Singh, Director(Technical) Mr. Raman, Executive Director (RDCIS), Mr. B. N. Thakur, Executive Director(CET), Mr. P. Saidev, Executive Director(SSO), Mr. R. K. Tripathy, Executive Director(MTI), Mrs. Kamakshi Raman and other senior official of SAIL Ranchi Units werealso present.

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Mr. Utpal Bora, CMD, Oil India Limited inaugurated a 40 KW Solar Power Plant in Sasoni Merbeel Eco-Tourism Project, which has been provided by OIL

under the Company’s CSR initiatives. OIL had sanctioned a financial package of Rs 1 Crore., which included besides the Solar Power Plant, other components like 13 pedal boats, a four wheeler, two eco friendly green vehicles, construction of Jetty and a bio digester plant bio digester for Sewage disposal.

Mr. Pranjit Deka, General Manager (Public Affairs), OIL, Mr. Dilip Kumar Das, General Manager (CSR), OIL, Mr. Moni Manik Gogoi, President, Sasoni Merbeel Eco Tourism Development Committee, Mr. Rameshwar Bora, veteran social worker, Mr. Gajen Mahanta, Satradhikar, Bareghar Satra, Mr. Subhas Dutta, Spokesperson of State BJP, Mr. Shyam Kanu Mahanta, MD, MMS Advisory Pvt Ltd including senior officers from OIL and

people of Sasoni and adjoining areas were also present on the ocassion.

40 KW Solar Power Plant inaugurated by CMD, Oil India

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In line with the Corporate Social Responsibility philosophy, NLC India Limited CSR officials along with Neyveli Ladies Club patrons and members visited HIV+ve Society Vridhachalam recently.

Mr. Yogamaya Acharya, President Ladies Club & Sneha Opportunity School of Neyveli, Mr. J. Peter James GM/CSR and Neyveli Ladies Club members visited HIV+ve Society, Vridhachalam, Cuddalore District and distributed the Poshak food packets, a specially prepared nutritious food items to HIV affected children, which contains cereals. Moreover Chana, Dates, Snacks, Soaps and Uniforms were distributed for 75 HIV+ve affected Children and sarees and lungis to their parents.

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REC Limited extended a financial assistance of Rs. 14.2 crore under its CSR initiatives to Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli

for installation of 2 MW solar panels (SPV) at various locations of IIM Trichy campus in Tamil Nadu.The main objective of the project is to reduce grid energy consumption for achieving a cleaner community and to protect the environment by reducing carbon dioxide emission.

The Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was executed between REC and IIM Trichy recently in New Delhi. Mr. C.P. Bhatia, General Manager (CSR), REC and Dr. Prafulla Agnihotri, Director, IIM Trichy signed the MoA in the presence of Dr. P.V. Ramesh, CMD, REC and other senior officials of REC and IIM Trichy.

Members of NALCO Mahila Samiti, led by Ms. Preeti Roy, President, visited Janani Ashram, a care & rehabilitation

centre for mentally challenged women at Charbatia, Cuttack recently and donated a Washing Machine. Woollen garments were also distributed to 23 inmates of the centre. On behalf of the centre Ms. Sanjukta Bhartiya, Secretary received the machine and appreciated the noble gesture. Among others, Ms. Trupti Dash, Secretary, Smt. Namita Sahoo, Jt. Secretary, Smt. Smita Mishra, Treasurer, Ms. Susmita Patel of Nalco Mahila Samiti were present on the occasion.

REC Extends Rs 14.2 Cr. CSR Support to IIM Trichy

NALCO Mahila Samiti reaches out to needy women care home

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BEML LIMITED won the STAR PERFORMER AWARD in the Export category for the year 2014-15 at a function held at Delhi.

Mr. Deepak Kumar Hota, CMD received the Award on behalf of the Company from Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Railways. Ms. Rita A Teaotia, Secretary (Commerce), Govt. of India was also present on the occasion. The event was organised by EEPC India (Formerly Engineering Exports Promotion Council).

BEML bags Export Award

BHEL has won the EEPC INDIA National Award for Export Excellence for the year 2014-15 as ‘Star

Performer - Project Exports (Large Enterprise)’. The award was received by Mr. Atul Sobti, CMD, BHEL from Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Union Minister of Railways. Instituted by EEPC, the award is given annually to Top Exporters for excellence in physical exports.

BHEL wins the EEPC Export Excellence Award for the

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HPCL wins prestigious “Platts Global Energy Award 2016

Mr. Moyukh Bhaduri, CMD, Hindustan Steelworks Construction Limited (HSCL) was conferred on the “International Leadership

Innovation Excellence Award” by the Institute of Economic Studies (IES), in a Seminar organized on “Current Economic Scenario” recently at Bangalore, in presence of Mr. Basavaraja Horate, Ex-Minister for Education, Mr. Rajashekaran, Former Minister of State for Planning along with other senior officials. HSCL also was awarded with the Gold Medal during the occasion. The awards were collected by Mr. Satyajit Kar, Head (Project) / HSCL, Karnataka.

International Leadership Innovation Excellence Award presented to HSCL

HPCL won the “Platts Global Energy Award 2016” for Corporate

Social Responsibility. In a ceremony held at New York recently

the award was received by ED, Corporate, Strategy & Planning

and Business Development, Mr. Rakesh Misri and ED,Finance

(Refineries), Ms. Sonal Desai.

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India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) was bestowed with

“Best PSU award for CSR Initiative” in Miniratna Non Financial Category

at the 4th Edition of Governance Now PSU Awards 2016. The award was

presented to ITDC in New Delhi, where Mr. Umang Narula, CMD, ITDC

and Mr. Piyush Tiwari, Director Commercial & Marketing, ITDC received

the esteemed award from Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister of Food

and Public Distribution and actor Jeetendra.

Mr. K. S. Popli, CMD, Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

Ltd. was conferred with ‘CBIP Award 2017’ for his outstanding

contribution in Development of Renewable Energy Sector.Minister of

State for Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation,

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan presented the CBIP Award to Mr. K.S. Popli,

CMD, IREDA on the occasion of CBIP Day Celebrations 2017 recently at

New Delhi.

IREDA CMD gets CBIP Awards 2017

ITDC awarded Best PSU for its CSR Initiative at Qutub Minar

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MCL wins Skoch Award

KAPL awarded Best Manufacturer Export Award-Medium/Large

State Export Excellence Award for the year 2014-15 was awarded to KAPL as “Best Manufacturer Export Award-Medium/Large”

Drugs & Pharmaceuticals by Government of Karnataka. The award function was held at Bangalore on and the award was received by Mr. Jagadeesh C Hiremath, Company Secretary & General Manager (Administration), KAPL.

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) received the “SKOCH BLUE ECONOMY AWARD 2016” at the 46th Skoch Summit held at New

Delhi recently.

Besides, the flagship Coal India subsidiary operating in state of Odisha won two ‘Skoch Order of Merit’ for“CSR Initiatives of MCL” and “Initiative of Eco-friendly Mining with Surface Miner.” MCL’s CMD, Mr. A. K. Jha congratulated all members of the company for the achieving distinction in fields of CSR and environment-friendly operations. Dr Shambhu Jha, Sr Manager (Mining), presented awards to the CMD in the presence of Mr L N Mishra, Director (Personnel) and Mr O P Singh, Director (Technical/P&P).

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BEML Bags Awards in the Horticulture Show

BHEL adjudged the Best Power Equipment Manufacturing

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BEML Ltd. bagged 93 Awards and 5 Special Mementoes that comprises of 87 First Prizes and 6 Second Prizes in the Garden

Competitions and Ornamental & Vegetable Gardens Competitions held during the Republic Day Horticultural Show-2017 conducted by the Mysore Horticultural Society, Bangalore. These awards were won by the Company for best maintenance of gardens at its Complexes, Headquarters and Township Parks.

Mr. Prabhash Chandra Ray, IFS, Commissioner – Horticulture Department and Chairman, Mysore Horticulture Society presented the Prizes and Mr. KV Ramakrishnappa, Asst. General Manager (PR) received the same on behalf of the Company

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has been awarded the CBIP Award 2017 for 'Best Power Equipment Manufacturing Organisation'.

The award was received by Mr. Akhil Joshi, Director (Power), BHEL, from Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation on CBIP Day 2017. BHEL has been conferred with the award for its outstanding contribution in manufacturing a wide range of equipment for the core sectors of the economy including power generation, transmission & renewable energy.

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NRL awarded for effective implementation of Official Language Policy

NALCO Kharavela Awards

On the occasion of the 37th Foundation Day Celebrations, Nalco Kharavela Award for Odissi Guru was given to Prof. Naba Kishore

Mishra, for his significant contributions in promoting the dance form in India and abroad. The other Nalco Kharavela Awards for significant achievements in Odissi, was handed over to Ms. Kshyanaprava Parida, Ms. Suhag Nalini Das and Mr. Nityananda Das. Mr. Balvinder Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Govt of India, handed over the award, in the presence of Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand, CMD of Nalco.

NRL has been presented the Chal Vaijayanti Shield(First Prize) for the second consecutive year for effective implementation of the Official

Language policy of Govt. of India during the year 2015-16. In addition, NRL Hindi Magazine Prayas was awarded the first prize among Hindi magazines published by TOLIC (Town and Official Language Implementation Committee) PSU members during the year 2016.

The awards were presented to the NRL Team led by Sr. GM(HR), Mr. A.K Bhattacharya by Chairman, TOLIC and ED, IOCL Guwahati Refinery, Mr. J. Borpujari in presence of Head of Regional Implementation Office (NER), Department of Official Language at the TOLIC Meeting held in IOCL Guwahati Refinery recently.

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NTPC Raj bhasha Shield to THDCIL

CMD, RINL bestowed with “CA Business Leader Award”

Mr. P Madhusudan, CMD, RINL, was awarded the “CA Business LeaderAward” for his contribution to business in terms of wealth

creation, change management, innovation in business practices, social responsibility and corporate governance.

Mr. Madhusudan received the award in Chennai from the Mr. K Pandiyarajan, Minister of Education, Sports & Youth Welfare of Govt. of Tamil Nadu, at a glittering function organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) and the Committee for Professional Accountants in Business and Industry.

Mr. D.V. Singh, CMD THDCIL received NTPC shield from Mr. Piyush Goel, Minister for Power recently for excellent contribution in

the field of promotion of Raj Bhasha. The Award was given at Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi during Hindi Advisory Committee meeting of Ministry of Power. On this occasion Director (Personnel) Mr. S.K. Biswas, THDCIL was also present along with officers and representatives of other Power Sector PSUs.

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NSIC signs MoU with Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank Pvt Ltd.

NBCC Signs MoU with Indian Navy

In an effort to promote development of MSMEs in the country ,NSIC has joined hands with Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank (TMB) by signing a

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Chennai, recently.The MoU was signed by Mr.Ravindra Nath CMD,NSIC and Mr. H.S Upendra Kamath , MD and CEO of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB). Tamilnadu Mercantile Bank becomes the 32nd bank to enter into this MoU arrangement with NSIC taking forward joint initiatives to support MSMEs with their credit requirements.

In presence of Dr. Anoop K Mittal, CMD, NBCC(India) Ltd. and Rear Admiral Kishan K Pandey, Indian Navy, a Tripartite MoU has been

signed between NBCC (India) Ltd., Indian Navy and NBCC Services Ltd. (NSL) - a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of NBCC (India) Ltd., recently, for construction of Sahara Widows Hostel at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi for Indian Navy under CSR initiative of NBCC. The MoU was signed by Mr. Sanjay Nirmal, Commodore Indian Navy, Mr. R Wanchoo, CGM(CSR), NBCC(India) Ltd. and Ms. A Sabeena, Chief Executive Officer, NBCC Services Ltd. on behalf of their respective Companies. The cost of the project, to be implemented by NSL, is approx. Rs. 13.50 cr. and will be shared by NBCC (India) Ltd. and Indian Navy equally.

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NTPC to take over Chhabra Power Station in Rajasthan

NTPC Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUN) and Rajasthan

Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (RUVNL) for take-over of Chhabra Thermal Power Plant Stage-I (4x 250 MW) and Stage-II (2x660 MW) of Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited by NTPC Ltd. in the presence of Ms. Vasundhara Raje, Chief Minister of Rajasthan in Jaipur recently. The organizations shall execute Binding Agreements based on the detailed due diligence being underway. Mr. A. K. Gupta, Executive Director (Commercial) NTPC, Mr. N.K. Kothari CMD, RVUN and MD, Mr. Bannalal from RUVNL signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organizations. Mr. Pushpendra Singh, Energy Minister of Rajasthan, Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, Principal Secretary Energy, Mr. Shreemat Pandey, Chairman DISCOMS, Mr. A. K. Verma, Joint Secretary Power Ministry (GoI), Mr. Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC, Mr. R. G. Gupta, Advisor Energy Dept. were present on this occasion.

REC Signs MoU worth Rs.60K cr. with Andhra Pradesh

MoUs were signed between REC Limited and APGENCO, APTRANSCO and AP DISCOMS recently extending a

financial assistance to the tune of Rs. 60,000 cr. to the power utilities in the state for the next five years (till March, 2022).

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Mr. P.V. Ramesh, IAS takes charge as CMD

REC.

Mr. R. N. Bagdalkar is appointed as Director (HR),

BEL.

Mr. Nikhil Kumar Jain joins as Director (Personnel),

NHPC.

Mr. Prafulla Kumar Gupta takes charge as Director

(HR), GAIL.

Ms. Seema Gupta takes over as Executive Director

POWERGRID (NR-I).

Mr. Chinmoy Gangopadhyay is appointed as Director

(Projects), PFC.

Mr. Rajiv Misra takes additional charge

as General Manager Northern Railway.

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